Michael Showalter
Directing
50
Acting Credits
24
Directed
Biography
Michael Showalter (born June 17, 1970) is an American director, writer, and producer. He first achieved recognition as a cast member on MTV's The State, which aired from 1993 to 1995. He and David Wain created the Wet Hot American Summer franchise, with Showalter co-writing and starring in Wet Hot American Summer (2001) and the Netflix series. Showalter wrote and directed The Baxter(2005), in which he starred with Michelle Williams, Justin Theroux, and Elizabeth Banks. Both films featured many o...
Known For
Filmography
Long Live the State
2025
as Self
It Started As a Joke
2019
as Self
Sugar Rush
2018
as Self - Judge
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later
2017
as Coop / Ronald Reagan
9JKL
2017
as Walter Michaelson
Giles Vanderhoot
2016
as Giles Vanderhoot
Jammers
2016
as Jeremy
Search Party
2016
as Max
Misery Loves Comedy
2015
as Self
Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet Hot
2015
as Self
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
2015
as Coop
The Grinder
2015
as Sandy Malmuth
Two Night Stand
2014
as Rick Raines
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
as Self - Guest
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
2013
as Self
Wanderlust
2012
as Himself
Bob's Burgers
2011
as Ethan (voice)
The Slope
2010
as Ben
Stella: Live in Boston
2009
as Michael
Michael & Michael Have Issues
2009
as Self
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
as Self - Guest
Birthday
2008
as Michael
Childrens Hospital
2008
as Nils Vildervaan
The Ten
2007
as Police Lt. Flarn Bleern
Reno 911!: Miami
2007
as Paul
Griffin & Phoenix
2006
as Terry's Fiancé
The Baxter
2005
as Elliot Sherman
Stella
2005
American Dad!
2005
as Mark (voice)
Hair High
2004
as Wally (voice)
Cheap Seats
2004
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self
Signs
2002
as Lionel Prichard
Operation Midnight Climax
2002
as Chip
Stella Shorts 1998-2002
2002
as Michael
Kissing Jessica Stein
2002
as Stephen
Wet Hot American Summer
2001
as Coop / Alan Shemper
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
2000
as Plasma Boy (voice)
Random Play
1999
Safe Men
1998
as Larry
Chocolate For Breakfast
1998
Sex and the City
1998
as Billy
Comedy Central Presents
1998
as Self
Tick
1996
as Clifford
The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special
1995
as Various
Chickula! Teenage Vampire
1995
The State
1994
as Various Characters
Law & Order
1990
as Artie Kramer
Law & Order
1990
as Allan Gee
Friday Night Videos
1983